After years of closure, the Passetto di Borgo was reopened to both Romans and tourists on December 23, 2024. Shrouded in mystery and steeped in history, the passageway stands as a silent witness to some of the Vatican’s most turbulent moments. This elevated corridor, hidden in plain sight amidst the bustling streets of Rome, once served as a lifeline for popes seeking refuge during invasions and conspiracies. 

Now part of a permanent program of guided tours, including special evening visits, the entire stretch of the Passetto—from the Torre del Mascherino at Piazza della Città Leonina to the Bastione San Marco at Castel Sant’Angelo—is once again accessible.